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January Decay

Joe Strickland 1986 (Hobbysville, SC)

January decay,
Nature's beauty
Fades away,
Trees stand,
Leafless,
Bare.
The cold winds
Whisper their cries,
Life's cycle,
Death's sweet
Despair.  

January decay,
Winter's
Icy grip
Unfolds,
Leaves fall,
Trees stand bare.
Nature's cycle,
Life's demise.
Yet hope
Blossoms
Deep within. 
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Written on July 14, 2023

Submitted by JoeStrickland on July 14, 2023

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Characters 298
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Stanzas 2
Stanza Lengths 11, 11
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Joe Strickland

I'm just a regular, blue collar, working stiff who took an interest in writing poetry many years ago but until recently I haven't had a desire to share any with anyone or pursue publication. I'm an unpublished fork lift operator by night, and a day drinker by choice. I can be followed on Twitter @JoeStricklandSC more…

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